Synbiomics

Green biopolymer synthesis from underutilized forestry feedstocks

The SYNBIOMICS project

The SYNBIOMICS project is developing biocatalysts that upgrade the three wood fractions produced by pulp mills: cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin.

By upgrading, rather than degrading, these renewable biopolymers, this project overcomes major challenges of biotechnologies developed to breakdown lignocellulose structures and builds on the unique qualities of Canada’s forest resource.

The optimized biocatalysts developed through the SYNBIOMICS project will upgrade renewable forest biomass to create high-value bio-based polymers for targeted applications, including resins, coatings, bioplastics, and adhesives for lightweight biocomposites.